Average Costs of Weddings

Category

Average Cost

Your Cost

Invitations, Announcements, Thank You Notes $327 $
Bouquets and Floral Decorations $756 $
Photography and Videography $1,311 $
Music $830 $
Clergy, Church, Chapel, Synagogue Fee $232 $
Limousine $393 $
Attendants' Gifts $308 $
Wedding Rings (Bride and Groom) $1,016 $
Engagement Ring $3,044 $
Rehearsal Dinner $698 $
Bride's Wedding Dress $823 $
Bride's Headpiece/Veil $166 $
Bridal Attendants' Apparel (5 Attendants) $790 $
Mother of the Bride's Apparel $231 $
Groom's Formalwear (Rented) $95 $
Men's Formalwear (Ushers, Best Man) $449 $
Wedding Reception $7,635 $
GRAND TOTAL $19,104 $

Source: BRIDE'S Millennium Report: Wedding

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Note: These are average amounts reported by newlyweds within the last year. The true cost of your reception will depend largely upon the time of day your wedding and reception are held, the location, and the number of people attending.

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